British Honduras 1957 5 cents

from the Swisspat Collection

This type was struck 1956-1973. The country, long claimed by Guatemala, is now known as Belize. The issues of British Honduras are marked by their dull design; the reverse on this coin was used during the reigns of queen Victoria, kings Edward VII, George V, George VI and later queen Elizabeth II. In 1974, the reverse was altered to read "Belize" but is still used for circulation issues (KM 36, issued 1974-2000).

Recorded mintage: 100,000 plus a few proofs.

Specification: 3.6 g, nickel-brass, 20.26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 31.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Byrne, Ray, Coins and Tokens of the Caribees, Decatur, IL: Jess Peters, Inc., 1975.
• Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.

Link to:

• 1952 5 cents
• 1954 50 cents
• 1956 10 cents
• 1960 25 cents
• Belize 1980 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1957
• return to British Honduras